Environmental
Footprint

We are committed to the sustainable development of our operations and actively participate in several industry-wide responsibility programs:

• Responsible Care Program by the Chemical Industry
  Responsible Care is a global sustainability initiative for the chemical industry, implemented in Finland since 1992. The program is based on continuous improvement, sharing best practices, and annual reporting. https://www.kemianteollisuus.fi/vastuullisuus/responsible-care-2/
• Towards Sustainable Mining Finland - Mining Responsibility System
  Companies committed to the Mining Responsibility System established in 2016 adhere to sustainability principles that benefit the environment, people, and the economy. Sustainable mining encompasses the entire lifecycle of a project, from mineral exploration to mine closure and post-closure monitoring. (https://kaivosvastuu.fi/)
• Energy Efficiency Agreement
  www.motiva.fi/yritykset/energiatehokkuussopimukset

Environmental Monitoring

Our operations are monitored through comprehensive programs approved by authorities, divided into two main areas:

• Emission Monitoring
  This includes the measurement and reporting of emissions to water and air from production processes.
• Environmental Impact Monitoring
  This focuses on the condition of the surrounding natural environment. Key areas of observation include:
  • surface waters and groundwater
  • fish populations
  • benthic organisms and sediments
  • environmental noise and dust

Monitoring is carried out in cooperation with external sampling experts and specialists.

Water Use and Recycling

Our production process requires significant amounts of water, but the water circulation is nearly closed, allowing for a very high recycling rate. Over 95% of the water is reused within the process, significantly reducing water consumption and environmental impact.

Energy and Carbon Footprint

We are committed to improving energy efficiency and reducing air emissions. Investments in new technologies and process optimization have yielded strong results:
The carbon footprint of our products has been reduced by approximately 80% between 2019 and 2024.
This marks a major step toward low-carbon production and sustainable development.

Waste Management and Utilization

At our production facility, all waste types are sorted separately to ensure they can be directed as efficiently as possible to reuse, recycling, or energy recovery. Waste handling is carried out in cooperation with external waste management companies, with the goal of minimizing landfill disposal. This supports circular economy principles and reduces environmental burden.